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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1971

Page

3

Visitors Favoured In Canberra Junior Tennis Finals

In the 147 ACT junior championships visiting players largely look to prevail with several finals to come. Top seed Noel Callaghan faces Grahane Venruin as Pearson defeats Jincid Holhiway. Susie Wil leads Victorian players while Dianne Frombaltz meets Coralie Watmyn in the under-19 singles. Swavslund and Withell pair in doubles reach the final with Moore and Hudspn winning the other. Canberra junior Peter HM White remains in the under-17s, and notable results include Susie Willin advancing in the women’s events alongside Ned Nett in the under-19 doubles.

Tom Days Bove Noel Callaghan Ajwinel Grahane Venruin UW Be Pearson Jincid Holhiway Cane Ferris Swaywand Cine Withell Hallibay David Lickner Visto Tne Jain Susie Wil Dionne Evers Victorian Paver Mist Willis Coralie Wat Mn Wallungonk Dianne Frombaltz Margaret Moore Huds Himns Musa Crate Withell Susie Willin Sill Roert Swavslund Carat Sherwood Helunder Inden Wernmanth

Telopea Wins Shield at Deakin Pool Meet

Telopea claimed the Pynthis Telopea Challenge Shield by 28 points in a Sunday night event at Deakin Pool. Pymble ASC supporters and coaches, including Wendy Macleod and Robert Phillips, congratulated the team as Tan and Oa Sell led the navigation of the medley and relay events, highlighting a strong performance by Teloneh and teammates.

Elope Deakin Ngval Telopea Byrae Tan Pymble Bave Tone Teloneh Ninnie Tiayngiy Ann Soran Wendy Macleod Rober Phillips Genfrey Ander Epi Menzel Brine Kenley WBN Tim Cash Sis Erealgill Zenands

Record set for steeplechase at Ainslie Oval by Goward

A junior 1500-metre steeplechase record was set by Russel Goward with a 4:32.310 at the Saturday athletics meet at Ainslie Oval. Goward’s performance topped the prior mark as Dave McInnes noted the record in a complex report featuring several other athletes and close results across junior and senior events.

Russel Goward Ainslie Oval Goward Slice Sean Dave Mcinnes Sorin Mel Owe Bennie Suh Capherra Sevning Mite Kennedy Avin Po'mara Sivan

Queen Chooses Miss ACT Softhall Queen at Saturday event

In Saturday night ceremonies Miss Marie Spuwer was chosen Miss ACT. Charly Saverhill Quien (97) attended the function as a guest, representing the Queanbeyare Surhall Chan. The event was organized by the ACT Women's Softhall Association, with local officials noting the city’s festive mood.

Mise Jay Holoston Queanbeyare Vati Wiamen Marie Spuwer Charly Saverhill Wile

Purdue tops Australia in rough international clash

In Lafayette Purdue outpaced Australia 53 to 51 in a rugged exhibition. The Australian lineup, missing key guards, battled to stay within reach as Purdue rallied late to secure the win amid a rough, error filled contest.

Lafayette Ana Purdue Australia United Press International

Kilmore trots race fields headlined by beginners and trotters

Race card lists 12 events at Kilmore with two beginner events, a 1.40 trot, and a 10.90 mile segment. Horse names, odds, and times are scattered in OCR garble, but the meet features a range of trotters and beginners, with focus on early miles and carded heats across the day.

Kilmore Heginners

Charlton Loses In semifinal at Southampton Castle Event

Eddie Charlton the Australian professional stocker champion was beaten 6 3 in a semifinal at Southampton on Friday night by Gentiley Thomson of Leicester who took the English amateur champion title. Thomson won as Charlton laboured with fever points and the lengthy match wore him down during a 140 and 9 half hour session.

Southampton Eddie Charlton Peaten Bot YS Profene Sonal Anst We Thampson Phommna Charltem

Canberra Racing Notes A Glancing Look At Jockeys And Winners

Owner Ruby Forsyth of Wallend and jockey Gary Buchanan scored a double at Canberra races on Saturday. The meeting featured several races with Walwood and Mola Belle among winners, plus riders suspended for riding breaches. Delamar and Canmore fought a tight finish in a mile handicap as observers noted performances across multiple events.

Ruby Forsyth Wallendbeen Coctamunra Gary Buchanan Mola Belle Jeddy Belle Canberra Ainta Belle Miner Plucraas Nate Yeritenet Bourmey Prac Cate Walwood Fternoons Lady Rogan Walwood Playastor Streamford Star Warrego Wayne ‘Delaney Doudie Roman Lam Boticelli Masbachet BI Trescey Ielong Jurlong Malden Arete Baron Payal Sid Bundy Harold Norman Maidan Fundy Perntill Lindy

Sat Race Results Highlight Wide Crowd and Close Finishes

Race results show competition across multiple stages with notable performances. Winners earned cash prizes and stage leaders posted solid times, while several runners posted personal bests amid a crowded field.

Albion Park and Wentworth Park Dogs Grand Meeting Overview

A fragmented report covers Albion Park and Wentworth Park dog racing, listing participants, race programs, and results. It mentions Panthers, Tigers, and other entrants, with stakes around 20 dollars and 250 across race formats. The text includes references to events, venues, and figures in a period tone.

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